How to Write 夯
The character 夯 (hāng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
夯 is pronounced hāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To ram / To tamp / Heavy.
Common Words with 夯
夯实
hāng shí
To consolidate / To tamp down
夯土
hāng tǔ
Rammed earth
夯歌
hāng gē
Work song (sung while ramming earth)
Example Sentences
夯实基础很重要。
hāng shí jī chǔ hěn zhòng yào
Consolidating the foundation is very important.
这是夯土墙。
zhè shì hāng tǔ qiáng
This is a rammed earth wall.
工人们唱着夯歌。
gōng rén men chàng zhe hāng gē
The workers are singing a tamping song.
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